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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1895
Page
5
A $5 reward is posted for information leading to conviction of anyone caught stealing The Tribune from subscribers’ doorsteps, after reports trace the thefts to stolen papers and widespread complaints.
Roger Howella announces candidacy for Old Forge supervisor. Sherif Slemons’ office improvements completed. Live Oak Lumber sues Traction for WEDTi. James Smith of Carbondale jailed for 4 months on vagrancy. Cowan property on Jefferson sold for 12000. Bail set for Andrew Hutshie on malicious mischief charge. Assessments returned by Silas Flowers and Dr Oliman. Judge Archbald denies new trial in land case. Feb 10 last day for equor license filings. Scranton Liederkranz elects trustees. Several marriage licenses issued. Northman township boundary adjustment court decree.
Electrona to be conducted in Heoth house. Cupwell George FO Gethiman named constable of the new township. Seats for the engagement of Professor and Mrs. Haldwin known as the White Mahatmas go on sale next week at Prothing ham allot. Haldwin stirs audience by refusing questions from auditors.
About 800 guests attended a supper in the Elm Park Church parlors enjoyed Chutes delicacies and decorated tables. Mrs. Connell and family organized arrangements while the King’s daughters staged a towel and flower sale to add to the treasury. An entertainment titled An Evening with the Humaniste followed with performers including Miss Stella Yost and Miss Edith Jones.
Brooklyn agents Mahoney and Arlen arrived to recruit motor men to replace strikers but were met with a hostile crowd at Lickmwanns depot and left with only one applicant. An advertisement had offered positions in New York with early morning hours at Scruvten house. About twenty five men applied, mostly curiosity seekers.
Notice states a meeting of the electors of the Second district Sixth ward Dunmore will be held Saturday evening January 4 at the school house from 5 to 7 p.m to nominate district officers. By order of the Vigilant Committees. Also mentions skating at Ball Park and Base Hall Park this afternoon with a large band and attendance by Scranton Glass Company stockholders at 2 o'clock. J J Sterle president.
Scranton common council discussed gambling allegations at firehouse quarters and ordered two investigations while grilling Chief Ferber over rumors. A failed ordinance report by Mr. Robinson and a special five member committee to probe department heads followed, with further talks on street paving and a church assessment.
The Arcadian Polo team defeated the Jefferson Avenue Stars 1 to 0 at the Driving Park ice rink last night. Arcadians, led by D Owens and George Reese, score on goals by Reese Reels and Peters as they seek new polo matches with city clubs.
L M Horton was honored at a reception in the Penn Avenue Baptist church parlors last evening where a large number of friends gathered. The room was prettily decorated and refreshments served as Horton, who served as church treasurer for fifteen years, announced his resignation due to business pressures. Friends voiced best wishes to Mr and Mrs Horton.
The Little Tott oon comic opera was staged at the Academy of Music last night. It was not well cast or directed and only the efforts of Lydia Sailor Julia Allen and Thomas Williams saved it from failure. The company showed poor rehearsal and the female chorus lacked discipline and training.
Fourteen young women were initiated into the Twentieth Century club, an association of retail clerks, at a meeting. The new members join a group dedicated to professional development and social fellowship among local shop workers.
An audience at Music Hall enjoyed the cantata Meeting of All Nations performed by eleven children of Holy Trinity Lutheran church. Stage manager Mrs Richard Lindsay planner Miss May II singer musical director Professor J N Protheroe. Morgan's orchestra supplied the score for Trinity Lutheran church benefit.
A Conservatory hall gathering of the Central Prohibition League heard lectures on good citizenship and the drive to abolish the saloon. Tate Morgan argued saloon numbers rose since 1887 and influence voter bribery and politics, urging national unity to end liquor business. Others including W. W. Lathrope and J. G. Bone spoke on the issue.
Judge Savidge adjourned court until this morning to charge the jury in the Spruke Brothers versus Catherine and Michael Norton case over a house contract worth 106.10. Two verdicts were returned in separate cases, with one favoring the plaintiffs and another favoring the defendant. Also noted are a typewriter theft case, a jail release for Kate Becoskly, and detective David Rovhe’s suspension until February 1.
Miss Jessie Gay Blair and Frederick Joseph Platt wed last night at First Presbyterian Church in a ceremony guided by Protestant Episcopal ritual. The couple, from prominent Scranton families, hosted a formal reception at the Blair home with many out of town guests.
The Excelsior breaker, owned by the Enterprise Coal company and built by Scranton men, burned near Shamokin at 6 yesterday. The damaged section housed machinery. Hose and water limited the loss. The plant employed about 4900 and had previous arson incidents. officials suspect incendiary fire. Operations to resume planned for next week.
A mixed listing shows a 2 quart pail with cover for 5¢, carving knives, pork knives, white soup plates, cups and saucers, Japanese napkins, enamel stove polish, cedar pencils, table knives and forks, tin pie plates, fire shovels, sheet music, and more with low prices. The text is partial and garbled but indicates a general sale of kitchenware, utensils, and household items.
Grand sale offering Alaska seal sacques and Astrakhan designs at deep discounts. Highlights include Electric Seal and Labrador Mink circular capes and capras with marked reductions from high original prices. Bargains promote quality tailor-made fur garments with a guarantee from the Scranton manufacturer.
The ad denounces exaggerated claims and praises honest advertisers. It notes trade is strong and highlights new attractions and reduced prices as a natural seasonal move, urging shoppers to choose this store for real value and lower prices than elsewhere.
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